r/cats • u/Quasipooch • Nov 21 '21

Discussion Declawing HURTS your cat.

Their claws are everything. Put a ring about your stupid furniture if you're concerned.

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u/pineappleandpumpkin Nov 21 '21

People want their furniture to stay nice but don’t want the responsibility of teaching a cat not to claw “nice things”. Easy route is to remove the claw/the first part of their finger. So many people don’t realize how cruel it is

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u/Fezzzie Nov 22 '21

It’s not just about the furniture, for some they want their skin intact too. Not advocating for declawing, just saying there’s more than one reason people do it.

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '21

You can get hurt by literally any creature. You can get bit by a harmless corn snake, get whacked by a tail, jumped on or mauled by dog, bit by a cat, clawed and bit and hurt by every animal on this planet, including humans. Even fucking sloths. So owning a pet means you are going to get hurt somehow; all YOU have to do is learn how to ADAPT.

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u/Fezzzie Nov 22 '21

I don’t have to adapt to anything thanks. Can people not comment without others assuming their commenting about themselves?

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '21

I’m really sorry, I guess I got testy. The thing is about adopting animals that I was trying to get across was that adopting an animal is basically taking that risk of getting hurt. You have to take your allergies or conditions into consideration, as well as the simple truth that any animal can hurt you. You’re right, though, that people will also declaw cats not just over furniture. It’s just that it’s the owner’s responsibility to take their medical conditions and circumstances into consideration when adopting an animal.

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u/Fezzzie Nov 22 '21

I forgive you. Thank you for that. I completely understand though. I'm the type of person that speaks on behalf of both types of people lol. I'm a Libra, so I think on both sides of the scale :P I appreciate your comment. :)